Stages of the 2013 Tour de France

Stage 6, Aix-en-Provence to Montpelier, July 4: 176km

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Stage 6 heads west across southern France and is essentially a flat affair save for one Category 4 climb early in the day. While the stage looks straightforward, this region is known for strong winds. Teams will need to pay attention in order to avoid getting caught at the back should crosswinds split the race into small groups or echelons. Mark Cavendish’s Omega Pharma-Quick-Step squad boasts several time trialists to help him stay at the front and fresh for the field sprint.